How to strengthen nails?

A beautiful and complete image is impossible without manicure. But even the most expensive coating is not able to hide imperfections or compensate for weak nails, since no manicure can decorate broken, weak and exfoliated nails. And if they become dull, brittle and brittle, then it is time to think about how to restore their healthy appearance.

Nails, like our entire body, need vitamins. Especially the lack of useful elements can be observed when changing the season and in the cold season. During this period, the nails may begin to exfoliate and become more brittle and weak. Only a full-fledged course of healing and strengthening will help to cope with the problem. And for this it is not necessary to contact expensive specialists or buy up stocks of makeup products. You can carry out all procedures for resuscitation and improvement of nails at home.

When meeting and communicating, we always pay attention to the hands of the interlocutor. They can tell a lot about the opposite person. And therefore, recently beauty salons offer various procedures for both women and men. But in order to give your hands a well-groomed appearance, it is not necessary to spend time and money on expensive spa offers. All procedures can be performed independently, without leaving home, while using only natural products.

To begin with, it is worth deciding what nails are. In fact, these are claws that mutated during evolution. Their main function is the mechanical rigidity of the fingertips, which is especially necessary when you need to get something, pry off or perform any other manipulation, for example, eliminate skin itching.The nail plate itself consists of hardened protein and contains sulfur, calcium, zinc, selenium, copper and phosphorus.

But this does not mean that if the nails are weakened and begin to break, then the problem is only in genetics. First of all, you should pay attention to nutrition, since nails, skin and hair are a kind of reflection of the whole organism. Perhaps your body is trying to warn that some kind of failure has occurred and you need to pay attention to health. Nails can deteriorate not only after extensions or gel coatings. Often brittleness appears after exhausting diets, diseases and from a lack of vitamins.

Carefully consider the nail plate and pay attention to such phenomena:

• If you notice small light spots on the nail, then you are lacking in magnesium. Include bran, pumpkin seeds, nuts, legumes, almonds, pine nuts, pistachios, peanuts, and hazelnuts in your daily diet.
• If your nails grow very slowly, eat more cottage cheese, cheese, natural yogurt, fish, legumes, and nuts.
• If the nails become brittle, then the body lacks sodium. A large amount of this mineral is found in marine fish, legumes, chicken eggs and dairy products.
• If your nails are flaking, include more protein on the daily menu. It can be meat, fish, dairy products, legumes, cereals, as well as protein shakes.
• Nails can also peel off due to lack of fat. Therefore, foods rich in fatty acids must be present in the diet. And this does not mean that you can eat chips daily, mayonnaise, lard or fatty meat. Each person’s menu must have products with a high content of the necessary macronutrients. Therefore, eat more nuts, seeds, linseed oil, avocados, dairy products, olives, yolks, fish and dark chocolate.

Also, the structure of the nail plate is affected by external factors, which include household detergents, cold, mechanical damage, and more. Therefore, wear rubber gloves when working around the house to minimize skin contact with harsh chemicals, and protect your hands during frost.

To restore the nail platinum and give the nails a beautiful appearance is not so difficult. All procedures can be performed without leaving home. But besides the fact that it is necessary to care for the nail, special attention should be paid to all fingers. So, for example, when caring for nails, special attention should be paid to the cuticle. This is a dense skin located at the base of the nail plate. It performs an important function - it protects them from infection. The cuticle can be sheared with special forceps, an apparatus or pushed back by additional means.

Cut the cuticle once or twice a month, because during this procedure, each time the skin will grow faster and become rougher. And if it is moved away from the nail plate by special means, then it will return a few days later to its original place. Therefore, the cuticle can always be judged on the quality of the performed manicure.

Consider a few simple and at the same time effective ways to strengthen nails at home.

The best way to strengthen the nail plate are baths. To prepare them, you need a minimum of components, and it will take several minutes to prepare a small bath. The basis can be sea salt, medicinal herbs, essential oils and other available components.

If the nails lack vitamins, they immediately become weak and brittle. The most effective way to strengthen them is seawater. And you can even arrange a spa procedure for your hands without leaving the sea. It is enough to buy coarse sea salt at the store and dissolve it in a bowl of warm water. This procedure can be performed daily if you have 20-30 minutes free. And after two weeks you will already notice that the nails began to grow faster, and their surface became more shiny and smooth.

Milk bath allows you to quickly restore nails at home. As you know, milk is an excellent source of calcium, which is so necessary for weakened nails. And to carry out such a procedure is quite simple. It is enough to buy whole cow's milk at the nearest grocery store. The main thing is that the percentage of fat is at least 2.5%. Pour milk into a deep bowl and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds. Dip your fingers in milk for half an hour. And then wash your hands with soap and use a moisturizer. Remember to process the cuticle as well. It is recommended to take a milk bath 2-3 times a week. And then in a month you will notice a change.

It turns out that gelatin can be used not only for preparing snacks and desserts. It perfectly helps revitalize nails after building, and also nourishes damaged nails and gives them additional shine. Gelatin can be purchased at any grocery store, the main thing is that the powder does not contain dyes and flavors. In a deep bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of gelatin and 200 ml of hot water. Stir the mixture thoroughly until all gelatin has dissolved. When the temperature of the liquid becomes comfortable for the fingers, lower the nails into the bath for 10-20 minutes.

In emergency cases, the oil can also be used as a bath. Olive, almond and castor oil are best suited to strengthen the nail plate. Olive oil can be purchased at any grocery store, and castor and almond oil are sold in small jars in pharmacy chains. In equal proportions, mix the oils and dip the nails in the bath for 15 minutes, so that the plate is completely covered with liquid. After the procedure, blot your hands with a napkin to remove excess oil, and massage the rest of the product into the plate and cuticle with massaging movements, and then allow the remaining oil to soak. Better wear cotton gloves for a few hours, and if possible, for the night. Such a bath will help to quickly restore the structure of nails damaged by extension or gel polish.

To prepare a bath with a decoction of medicinal herbs, you will need a mixture of various herbs, which can be purchased at the pharmacy or collected in the summer on their own. For strengthening, camomile flowers, burdock, St. John's wort are suitable. Add one teaspoon of dry grass to the container and pour boiling water over it, let it brew for 10-15 minutes. When the temperature of the broth becomes comfortable, lower your fingers in the container for half an hour. After the bath, dry your hands with a dry cloth or towel, and then use a moisturizing nourishing cream.

For a honey bath, in addition to liquid honey, you will need olive oil 2 tbsp. tablespoons and one raw chicken egg. Mix all the ingredients in a container and heat the mixture in a water bath or microwave. Move carefully until uniform and lower your fingertips for half an hour. After the procedure, wash your hands under running water with soap and apply a moisturizer to your nails and cuticles.

Masks are applied to the nail plate with gentle massage movements. The products are carefully rubbed directly into the nail and cuticle. After completing the procedure, you can put on cotton gloves and leave the mask for several hours on your hands.

Any currant is suitable for this procedure: red, black or white. Berries can also be fresh or frozen. Take a couple of berries and rub them into the nail plate. Leave the juice that stands out for 10-15 minutes, then wash your hands well with soap so that there are no traces on the skin. In this procedure, you must be very careful so as not to stain clothes or furniture with splashed juice. Such a mask can be done a couple of times a month.

Iodine helps to combat faded and weakened nails, gives the plate a bright color, so it is recommended to apply such a mask before bedtime. Using a cotton swab, apply a little iodine to each nail and evenly coat the entire plate. The product is quickly absorbed, especially if the nails are very dry. This procedure is not suitable for daily use and is recommended as a prophylaxis or in addition to complex treatment once a season.

You can strengthen the nails with folk remedies, for example, using a mask of oatmeal and chamomile. In the summer season, you can use fresh flowers, and in winter replace non-dried ones. You can buy dried chamomile flowers in tea bags at the pharmacy, but to use them as a mask, you need to free the petals from the bag. Oatmeal contains many B and E vitamins, and is also rich in amino acids. But untreated cereals are suitable for use for cosmetic purposes. Shop for sugar-free oatmeal and extra additives. If you are preparing the mask only for use on your hands, you will need to mix oatmeal and chamomile flowers, one teaspoon each, in a deep bowl. Pour boiling water over the mixture and cover. Allow 5 minutes to brew, and then grind thoroughly until gruel. Apply the mask on the nails and leave for 20-30 minutes.

If the nails grow very slowly, then you can use a curd mask in combination with a milk bath. The recipe for this mask is very simple: in a deep bowl, mix one teaspoon of cottage cheese and a few drops of olive or castor oil. Stir them thoroughly until they are sour cream. Apply the product on the nail plate and leave for 30 minutes. It is recommended to use a curd mask a couple of times a week for a month.

Honey is an excellent nutritional component in many beauty treatments. In addition to baths, liquid honey can be used as the main component in the mask. Also in honey, you can add a few drops of cocoa butter or coconut, and rub the mixture into nails and cuticles. The mask can be held on hands for 10 to 30 minutes.In this case, it all depends on perseverance, since honey is a very sticky component, so sitting in a long time with it in your hands is not entirely comfortable.

The mask will help accelerate the growth of nails. And even in a week of use, you will already see the first tangible results. But this recipe is not recommended for owners of thin and damaged nails, since the main component of the mask is burning red pepper. First, try adding less pepper to the composition and adjust the proportions based on the sensations. Mix red ground pepper and your favorite hand moisturizer in equal proportions. Stir thoroughly until smooth. Apply the mask to the nails, but be careful if there are skin lesions or wounds around the nail plate. It is most convenient to apply the mask with a special brush or cotton swab. Leave the product for 15 minutes. If you feel a burning sensation, wash off the mask earlier. After the procedure, apply cream or cosmetic oil.

As you know, paraffin and wax have an excellent effect on the nail plate, therefore they are often used in cosmetics. But often, all the store products and spa treatments in the salons are expensive. Any masks can be taken at home and they will cost several times cheaper. Cosmetic paraffin can be purchased at the cosmetics store. As a rule, paraffin is sold in small jars, but it lasts on average for six months.

Following the manufacturer's recommendations, melt the paraffin in a water bath to a liquid state. Add a few drops of olive oil to the mixture, and then apply the resulting product to the nails. You can also wear gloves on your hands. The duration of the procedure is 1.5-2 hours. Of course, it may seem that such a mask takes too much time, since during the whole time the movements of the hands will be limited. But this is just excellent, because this time can be allocated for watching your favorite movie and relaxing with relaxing music. This procedure is recommended 1-2 times a month. Paraffin will accelerate the growth of nails and help align their structure.

You can also make a nourishing cream on your own at home. To strengthen your nails, you will need 30% cream, aloe juice, calendula oil, sea buckthorn and burdock oil. All ingredients must be mixed in equal proportions to the state of liquid sour cream. Rub the product daily 1-2 times a day in the nail plate and the skin around. Store the finished cream in the refrigerator.

After completing any procedure, it is not recommended to immediately do a manicure and apply varnish. In combination with masks and baths, therapeutic and firming varnishes can be used. Such coatings are recommended for extremely thin nails, which can break at the slightest bend. A firming coating will make the nail plate thicker and thicker.

The manufacturer indicates all recommendations for use on the package. Eveline 8 in 1 protective coatings are especially popular. Judging by the reviews, the varnish not only helps strengthen weakened and brittle nails, but also gives a beautiful look. Apply the product on the nails carefully so that the varnish does not get on the skin. For four days daily it is necessary to cover the nails with one layer of varnish, and on the fifth day, remove the varnish with ordinary liquid and repeat the procedure again. Therefore, it is necessary to use the product for 2-3 weeks. During this time, the nails will become smoother and stronger, the tool will help eliminate brittleness and get rid of dullness.

Nails on the hands do not grow so fast, in 1 month the plate grows on average by 1 mm, that is, to grow a long, healthy smooth nail, it will take about six months.

We offer several more effective and at the same time simple secrets for nail care:

• Do not use a metal coarse file. It is better to replace it with a modern glass or plastic model.
• To return to the nails a healthy appearance after building, it will take several weeks. The easiest way will be a daily mask of jojoba oil, which can be purchased at the pharmacy. Every night before going to bed, rub the heated oil into the plate and cuticle. After the procedure, it is recommended to let the oil soak completely and do not wash your hands with soap. Throughout the entire period, it is not recommended to cover the nails with varnish, so as not to slow down the treatment process.
• Also for nails, you can use grape seed oil, tea tree, lavender, sandalwood, bergamot, apricot and peach. All oils can be mixed and rubbed into the nail plate and cuticle, or add a few drops to masks, baths or nourishing creams.

• Often, nails can peel and break due to a lack of vitamins. But to resolve the situation is also quite simple with pharmaceutical means. Buy Vitamin A and E ampoules. Some pharmaceutical companies offer Aevit Vitamins. These vitamins must be taken orally, but they are also great for use on nails. To do this, pierce the capsule with liquid vitamins with a small needle and distribute the product over all nails. One capsule is enough for all 10 fingers. Rub vitamins into the nail plate and cuticle. After 1-2 weeks of daily use, you will see how strong your nails are. This procedure is recommended once a season to nourish and maintain the health of the nail plate.
• A slice of lemon will help get rid of the yellowness of nails and strengthen the plate. Often, nails become weakened and brittle due to a lack of vitamin C. Then any fruit with a high content of vitamins, for example, lemon, comes to the rescue. For the procedure, you need a small slice of lemon and some free time. Apply a slice of lemon to each nail for 30 seconds. This procedure is good because it does not require you a lot of free time or long preparation. You can nourish the nail plate before bedtime or even during the lunch break. Instead of lemon, you can use grapefruit or orange.

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